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Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-26

A Cleveland dispatch states
that only two counties in
Ohio report fair crop pros
poets, and that the outlook in
Indiana, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania is very similar
to that in Ohio. The TN
promising returns upon which
these. reports are based are no
doubt due to the recent
drought, which extended
through all these States.
The drought, heWever, was
relieved by the rains on Sun
day, and there is now
good reason to hope that in a
week or two the crop pros
poets will brighten in these
States and in almost all the
country between the Missis-
sippi and the Atlantic coast.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-26

'tMy son" sid the cid man, ''do you
remember whGt Po,oa.U9 said in his part
ing advice to Laertes-'neitl.ar borrower
nor lender be- :"
thoughtfully, land think Polcnius was
just about half right. New York Sun;
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A gentleman having been cured of
Nervous Prostitution, Seminal Weak
ness, Premature Decay, and all the evil
effects of early indiscretion and youth
full folly, is anxious TO make known TO
others the simple modeof CElE nIInc
To those who wish, and OEtT -UUnE.
will give HIM their symptoms, he will
send (free) by return mail, a copy of the
recipe so successfully used in his case.
Address, in confidence, JAMES w.
PINKNEY, AZ Cedar ST., n. Y.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-26

Subscribers that have moved their
residence will please notify us, iii order
that the carriers may deliver papers
without mistake.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-26

The great Lick telescope viii not be il
position Until next September
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
TIE DARKEST HOUR.

For period of -four wears I've been a
victim of a very severe and agonizine
case of salt rheum, which affected my
hands to such an extent that they almost
became burden.
My hand became raw and horrifyiug,
compelling me to keep it covered all the
tim.
I've spent hundreds of dollars for var
iOus preparations, but instead of benefits
ing my condition, they all seemed to
stimulate and encourage the progress of
the miserable disease, until had about
given up all hope.
But thank heaven. 'Ihe darkest hour
is Just before day" and am reJoiced to
knaw that positive cure has been found,
which is known as B. B. B-Bolanic
Blood Balm.
My family all rejoice at its magical
curative powers in giving me relief. NV
hand bas been cured aud resembles q
burnt surface after being healed over,
more than anything else. 1t has also
cured my two children of loathsomt
form of itch which has resisted all pre-
vious treatment. refer to any business
house in Moody and to Thomas Payne,
druggist. of whom purchased the goods
| Signed. w. A. BRYANT,
Moody, Texas, April %, 1886.
FLESH sLoUGHING OFF IN PIECES.
For two years ! have Deen confined t,
bed with loathsome form of blood poi
| son, which had about eaten me up, anC
! and Others had no hope of a recovery
For while | could neither walk. sit dowr
nor lie down, only in misery as my flesi
seemed to be falling off my bones il
pieces as big as hen egg, My appetite
was lost, nv bones ached and pained me
and friends even Stunned me- | useC
various blood purifiers without benefit
and several physicians tire tied me unit
large sums Of money had been expended
but not one particle of good did any one
give me.
On the 9th of February. 1886, Mr.. F
R. Jackson called to see if | was no
dead, as il was thought | could not en-
dure my suiferings much longer II,
concluded to try B B. u. on me, aD,
got bottle from Mr. Brockington, a
Beaufort, s. c., and before one bottl,
had been used | commenced gaining
strength, my appetite improved, sore'
commenced healing. and when two bot
ties had been used was on my feet an,
walking around TO the attonishment oil
everybody.
Witness: Mrs LAURA HART.
FRED K. JACKSON
! Beaufort, S. c., May 10. 1888.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18

Mr.. ID. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky says he WAS for many years. badly
afflicted with phthisIc, also diabetes; the
pains were almost unenduiable and
would sometimes almos, throw him into
commissions, He tried Electric bitters
and got relief from the first hottie and
after taking six hotties. was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eigtcen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitters. Sold
at fifty cents a bottle by Hartz Il Balm
sen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house, Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street. Largely re
built; entirely refurnished new plumbing
new elevator, etc. Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations Matthews & Pier
son. proprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Blood Poisons,
Serofula and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, Rheumatism. Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. ETC.. can secure by mail, free. a
copy Of our 80 page Illustrated Book OF
Wonders. filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co..
Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by T, H. Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Print Department.

Here is to be found ali the newest wash
goods. They consist of Shelleys. Toile de Norts,
Crinkles, Seersuckers, Saieeas in all qualities
Chambrays, Percales AMI Prints
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
a Q q r -.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss Of manhood, &c, will send reel "a
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary in South
America Send a scli-addressed envelope TO tn
REy JOSEPH T. TNM,N S'ction q NcD Tork cifg.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Dress Goods Department.

The newest styles in Pin Checks. Mixtures
Plaids, fans and Grays, Vevets in plain, stripes
aud checks to match.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18

Physicians insist in and out of season
that the portiere craze is unhealthy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Black Goods.

A full line OF Cashmeres at prices lower than
ever known in the city before Silk Warp Hen
rettas, Sebastapols, Drap de Almas, and Novel
ties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE

Than Drug Western Illinois Not only Paen
all Standard Drugs Fancy Goods and Mis-
cellaneous articles Read the cut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
A DETECTIVES STORY.

1t was very singular, mysterious and COM
plicated case
In bare room of an old house in the vi
cinity of London bridge railway station a
man was found dead, hanging by small
cord to a hook driven into tine wall his feet
resting on the floor
He was discovered some days after his
death, and by reason OF the strong smell sent
forth from the decompoSng body
He was stranger whom no one knew, and
why he should have come TO that place to
commit suicide was mystery
He was well dressed, had gold watch in
his pocket, to which was attached a heavy
gold chain; he had a diamond stud in his
shirt front, and a cluster ring of diamonds on
one finger; he also had pocketbook on his
person continuing over e200 in bank notes
1t was therefore evident that he had not
committed suicide on account of poverty,
nor been murdered for his money
Was it suicide, or was it murder2
There was no scrap OF paper on his person
to tell who the stranger was, nor his motive
for the murierous deed, if he did it.
The room, which was an upper story of an
old building, the lower portion of which was
occupied by a commission agent, contained
no article of furniture.
1t bad been rented about ten days previous
to a rather venerable man, who walked a
little lame and wore goggles, who said he
wanted it for an Office for the sale of patent
that would become very popular with sea
gong people.
When questioned about the patent, he said
he would not then explain it. but would have
some things on hand for an exhibition ia the
course of tcu days or two weeks.
The dead man WAS not the one who had
taken the room. however: and how and when
be had got access to the apartment no one
knew
There was an oil fashioned fireplace in the
room, ami some PAPER ashes in this attracted
the attention Of dttectIve who happened to
be no other than my humble self
In turning over these ashes | discovered
two or thrc" little bits oi paper not entirely
consumed, AMI they had the,'c words written
on them, though now barely distiuslushabe
| ''iound her and locicdN
| ''p, .vate roonIn
| ''noe, you'
s-Aiatipun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Notion Department.

Buttons in an endless variety from &c Il ttoz
upwards, and everything that should be ,o..tain
ed in a full notion stock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18

PATHS hotel bill in New York is Sllt
a day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Domestic Department.

White Dress Goods in Victoria Lawn, Linen
de India and Mainsooks in plaids and stri es
Musins in bleaehed and unblt ached, all widths
at the very lowest prices A good stock of Ia
bic Linen, Towels. Crash, Napkins and Bee
Spreads.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED

to be 20 to 30 per cent cheaper at the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
station
s'G.n ~

| Now, after reading these disjointed SEN
| t2nces, | began to study and ponder them.
| Might not this be a portion of message
sent to the dead man to lure him on to the
city for the purpose of putting him out of the
| yyayF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18
Lace Department.

Lace Department.
large assortment of Embroderrs in both
Hamburg and Swiss Oriental lace in all widths;
ITorchon at the lowest price A stock of the
best Corsets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-18


of Hamburg Cnenal
Linen dTorco
Our STOCK and fresh having been purchased The
within the last month
HARMED, PURSEL & Won MAUR.
Southwest Cor. Second an8 Brady Sts.,
DAVENPORT, la.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
ENFORCE THE LAW.

The significance of Tuesdays election can
not be overlooked, nor its lesson be weakened
by references to side issues. A persistent at
tempt was made during the campaign to d.
vert public attention from the real issue, and
it failed. So will the attempt to misrepresent
the meaning of the election. From the be-
ginning to the end of the campaign, from the
time the nominations were made till the polls
closed, there was but one issue, viz, the just
enforcement of law. Mayor Denny was
nominated and elected that platform two
years ago, and account of the record he
had made was nominated for reelection on
the same platform. No candidate ever repre-
scented and embodied an idea more distinctly
than he did the just enforcement of law or
than did DIR. Edenharter the opposite idea.
The only argument that could be brought
against that he had enforced the law,
and the sum and substance of all the argu-
ments in favor of the other was that he would
wink at its violation. Two years ago, on the
same platform, Denny was elected by ma
jority of less than one hundred. After two
form by eight hundred majority, after the
most determined opposition aud a bitter fight
by the enemies of law and order. The differ
ence between Dennys majority two years ago
and his majority on Tuesday represents the
growing determination of the people that the
laws shall be enforced. His majority of eight
hundred proclaims in uncertain tones the
desire and the demand of the people. 1t is
notice to all whom it may concern that the
laws must and shall be justly and righteously
enforced and law breaking punished. If any
must vanish in the light of Tuesdays election.
The people have declared in terms not to be
mistaken that they expect law breakers to be
arrested and dealt with as such. Mayor
Denny's big majority conveys to the Police
Commissioners, the superintendent, the mem
bers of the force, the officers of the Criminal
Court-in fact to all connected with the adj
mnistration of lava message from the
people which cannot be misunderstood The
law is never to be made an instrument of re-
venge or vindictive punishment; but it does
demand all the severity necessary to insure
respect and obedience. The people have de-
clared that they desire and expect that degree
of severity to be exercised by all those charged
with its enforcement. If the peoples expec-
tations are not realized they will know how to
deal with those who betray their trust
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
REAL PARTY STRENGTH.

The strength of the Republican party de-
Ponds largely on its cause. Numerically it is
always stroug, but its strength is not always
developed It consists of an active and
reserve force-a patent and a latent strength.
The latter is its saving remnant, if not its
best part but it only asserts itself under the
impulse and inspiration of good cause and
strong motive. The party had its origin in
great moral ideas Its enemies sometimes
honor it by reference to that origin, calling
it '.the party of great moral ideas" They
build better than they know. The Republican
party is still greatest when it has moral ideas
to fight for. It is hard to make an empty
bag stand alone. The Republican party,
inspired with good cause, is very different
thing from the same party with poor cause
or with none at ALL In the latter case its
reserve force never comes out We have had
some recent lessons on this line. A year ago
the Republicans of Indiana took manly and
advanced ground on the question of liquor
legislation, and demanded the removal of the
saloon from politics 1t also demanded the
reformation of the State government and
benevolent institutions. This gave them
cause worth fighting for, and they carried
the State. In the city election two years ago
they took high ground in favor of the just
enforcement of law and carried the city. This
year they took still higher ground, and carried
the city by greatly increased majority. We
say they carried the city this year, because
they furnished the great bulk of the votes to
do it. The additional strength that came to
them was owing to the justice of their cause
so it still proves that the party is always
strongest when it has something to fight for
The way to get the reserves out is to elevate
the standard, lift the flag up where all the
people can see it. The worst enemy of the
Republican party is the man who wants to put
the stapdard lower than the great mass of its
voters desire to have it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
THE indianapolis, the Capital City and the

THE Indianapolis, the Capital City and the
Anderson natural-gas companies could do no
better thing than to poll their interests, form
large company with ample capital, each tax
ing one-third interest, secure the necessary
commence piping gas to this city next week
and have it here ready for use within thirty
days There is money in it for all these COM
panies under this arrangement, and the plan
will prevent the laying of more than one main
for each street. There is gas enough if they
will each contribute the product of the
wells already flowing, and there is ample
profit in sight for what capital it may be nee
essary to invest. Consolidate and come in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13

MAYOR DENNY's official plurality is TIA.
He received nearly 900 votes in excess OF the
vote he received two years ago, despite the
desperation of the gang. For city clerk Mr..
John w. Bowlus has plurality of 1,218. He
received four votes more than Mr.. Denny, and
CDonnell received nearly 400 less than Eden
larter. These figures measure the general
disgust and indignation over the jackal nomina-
ion Of O'Donnell, while the body of Mr..
hields was not yet cold in death. Indecency
nd brutality do not pay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13

THE City Council was elected upon very
stinct issue. We believe both boards, at
least the large majority of them, to be made
up of good and honorable men. The Repub-
lcans have a majority. both of aldermen and
councilmen, and they will be held response
BILE for what is and what is not done. tom
Johnsonism" has its pecial representatives
in both bodies, but Tom Johnsonism must
not rule the new Council The people must
not be defrauded out Of what they elected
the disgraceful Encouragement of our street
railways must 60 Indianapolis must have a
decent street-car service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13

Hon. B. K. BRUCE, ex-United States Sena-
tor and ex Register of the United States
Treasury, will deliver his famous lecture on
''The Race Problem" at Plymouth Church on
is unquestionably the ablest colored orator of
our day, and his best thought has been given
to the preparation of this lecture This is his
first appearance in this city, and his we'll
known ability and the Importance of the sub
ject, dealt with in non-partisan manner
make this lecture one of peculiar interest.
Thousands of people at Chautauqua, and at
other places in the East have listened to it
with great pleasure and profit. We hope to
see the hall filed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13

are many poor men among the colored popu-
lation of the city, and considerable number
The Coy gang intended and expected to buy
great many colored votes from both classes
the very poor and the foaters. That they
were disappointed in their scheme is due in
part to the honesty of the colored men, and
in part to the vigilance exercised by their
clubs. They deserve great credit for the part
they bore in Tuesdays victory. The Porter
Denny Club particularly distinguished itself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
Tuesday,

IT is thing, of course, for liquor
dealers to dabhle in politics, but these new
and large combinations, these huge corruption
funds, the long carriage parades of liquor
dealers in great cities show an organiza-
tion that is growing insolent in the pride of
its strength and riches. The movement is
a danger to public morals, not only the
side of temperance, but because it means
fresh source of corruption in the suffrage
where there too many already. The
liquor sellers are wise to keep their operations
in the dark much possible. When the
American people understand their plans and
purposes fully, they are likely to hear thun-
der. This country cannot be ruled by rum-sell-
ers.-New York Tribune.
The attention of the Tribune is called to
the result of the Indianapolis city election.
The Liquor League and the rum-sellers, who
attempted to capture our city government,
were emphatically told to go to the rear.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
PUsILLANIMOUs pETTINEss.

Commissioner of Pensions Blacks treatment
of poor Jap Turpen was simply brutal. The
main facts of Japs journalistic and political
career are pretty well known in Indiana. He
worked hard and faithfully for his party, and
got very little in return. For long time he
got nothing but fine words and promises At
last, after hundreds of others less desc rving
had been provided for, he did receive little
appointment in the Pension Bureau. Jap
served in the same regiment with General
Black, and might have expected considerate
treatment, if not favor at his hands. He got
neither. He was q victim of consumption,
but performed his duties as long as he was
permitted to. When it became evident that
he could not recover the Commissioner of PEN
sions ordered his removal. Jap was removed
Sept. 10, and died Oct. 9. General Black
draws a salary of S., 900 year and a pension
of 500 month in addition. Surely he might
have permitted his former comrade-in- arms to
draw his little salary month longer, or he
might have given him months leave Of ab-
sence. with pay. 1t would have helped to pay
his doctor bills. But it seems General Black
did not look at it in that light. He is a can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13

publishers Of the American Encyclopedia by
getting that work talked about in way that
no money could have purchased in the news
papers of this country. The Appletons ought
colored picture of the President which APP
peared in Puck recently, into the the next
volume of their Annual, and get Mr.. Dana
to write fattering account of the great West
ern journey. The files of the Journal are at
their disposal for that portion of the trip re-
lating to Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-13
THE KNIGHTS AND TIE IRISH.

A notable incident of the Knights of La
Dor convention at Minneapolis was the ad-
dress of Michael Davitt on the Irish question
ever may be said of the Irish cause, it has
certainly produced some very able and elo-
quent advocates From Mr.. Gladstone and
his coadjutors in Parliament to Davitt,
strong array of forcible speakers. Mr.. Davitt
in a peculiar sense represents the cause of
Irish nationality and liberty. He has spent
good deal of time in prison, and, judging from
a recent utterance, expects to be arrested
again. Speaking before the Knights of La
bor his task was to identify the cause of Ire
land with that Of labor in the United States.
In doing this his line of argument was ingen-
ious and pl ausible. After showing that the
policy of England for long time had been
Of expatriation towards Irishmen, sys-
tematically forcing them to emigrate from Ire
land, he said:
Her millions Of uncultivated acres are
hungry for the labor and enterprise which
England's policy drives across the Atlantic
for that employment which is denied at home.
When this labor reaches your shores week
after week. from year to year. it is reduced to
the condition of impoverished labor. Our
peoples resources are Systematically exhaust
ed before coercion compels them to choose be-
tween the degraded pauperism of an Irish
work house and emigration. Landing in this
condition they compelled to seek employ
ment in your Eastern cities and to settle
down where they are forced by circumstances
to compete with you in the labor market of
the Atlantic seaboard. Gentlemen. want
you to consider how compulsory emigration
from Ireland is thus made TO conflict, more or
less, with the interests of the working classes
whose good your organization has at heart.
In this policy of forced emigration from Ire
land England is killing two birds with one
stone. She il Kidding herself as RAPIDLY as
she can of Celtic national sentiment near
her shores which she considers danger to her
imperial supremacy, while at the same time
she is doing her best to reduce the wages of
American workingmen to the low level which
obtains in Great Britain by throwing upon
your shores hundreds of thousands of laboring
hands every year"
Following this line of thought with i'm
pressive elaboration, the orator had no diff
Guilty in winning from the convention a series
of resolutions, proposed by Mr. Powderly him
self, strongly indorsing the Irish cause It
was notable illustration of effective oratory.